FCCC adds powertrain features
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) has introduced two new powertrain features for the diesel walk-in van market, the Vehicle Acceleration Rate Management System (VARMS) and the Load-Based Shift Scheduling (LBSS), which the company said improves fuel economy by up to 8%. Working with Cummins, FCCC tested VARMS for use with an Allison 1000/2000 Series transmission. According to the company, the